Essie Mae Nelson Lee Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Essie Mae Nelson Lee of Raleigh, North Carolina, who passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Essie had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Essie may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She is survived by: her children, Serena Lee Gage (Thomas), Juanita Lee Thomas (Anthony), Susan Lee, Pat Hinnant (Wayne), Lisa Lee Bennett (Roy) and Gilda Lee; and her siblings, Raymond Nelson, Norma E. Doctor and Naomi Tucker. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
